Comparative proteomic analysis reveals the response mechanism of freshwater leech (Whitmania pigra) under heat-stress challenge. (PubMed, Comp Biochem Physiol Part D Genomics Proteomics)
Protein-protein network interaction analysis showed that HSP, CD8A, C3, CD63, CD81, MRPL58, MRPL15, HNRNPA1, AMBP, IGHEP1, SERPINC1, CYP3A4, ATP12A, RPS13, CaM, HSP70 binding protein, HSPA6, C4A, ANXA7, ARG1, ARG2, ATP1B, CALCA, HTR1B, and GNGT1 are the critical proteins of leeches resistance to heat stress. Our results systematically provide substantial responsive candidate proteins combating heat stress and enhance our understanding of the intrinsic response mechanisms of thermal sensitivities animal W. pigra facing heat exposure.